What kind of cases might I hear as a juror?

Jurors will hear criminal and civil cases.

In criminal cases, the District Attorney or Attorney General prosecutes a case against an individual accused of a crime.

In civil cases, the parties are individuals, businesses or government agencies. The party initiating the lawsuit is the Plaintiff and the party defending the lawsuit is the Defendant. The Plaintiff is generally seeking monetary damages.

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1. I’ve received a jury summons, what should I do?
2. What happens if I ignore the summons?
3. Where is the courthouse?
4. What happens if I don’t want to serve or have a conflict?
5. Will I be paid and/or receive travel mileage to serve?
6. Will I receive meals while serving?
7. Who is eligible to serve on a jury?
8. What kind of cases might I hear as a juror?